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R449 NGA

1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,355 mi
Last recorded118,355 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB91,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 NGA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato 10 SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 118,355 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2007 111,143 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 94,994 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 94,994 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 94,994 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato 10 SWB?

Based on 747 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

59.8%
Pass Rate
5,859
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 127
Registration plate lamp not working 61
position lamp(s) not working 60
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
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R449 NGA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 91,751 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato 10 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R449 NGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato 10 SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato 10 SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R449 NGA registered?

R449 NGA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato 10 SWB, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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